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SEMINAR ON LITERACY

CURRIC 604
Course Description

Examines current research on reading, writing and varieties of oral language from perspective of sociocognitive and sociocultural literacy studies. Explore various theories of school, community, and workplace literacy, different approaches to literacy pedagogy and curricula, assessment practices, and interventions for learners with various needs.

Prerequisties

CURRIC 318 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

0.61% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.61% from Historical

A Rate
100%

0.61% from Historical

Class Size
18

20% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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